PHYSIOTHERAPY
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
Associate (Short Cycle) Degree	2	120	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 5 QF-EHEA:Short Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 72

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

2012121004

Ders İsmi:

Hydrotherapy and Balneotherapy

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
2	0	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

None

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Mahmut Berat AKDAĞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Mahmut Berat AKDAĞ

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to inform about hydrotherapy and balneotherapy methods applied in the different areas of physiotherapy, to enable the distinction of indication and contraindication in their use as a treatment and to teach the application of these methods.

Course Content:

The history of hydrotherapy and balneotherapy in the world, usage areas in our country, usage areas as treatment; Viewing the physical properties of water and heat and their therapeutic effects, usage areas of hydrotherapy; Systemic effects of hydrotherapy and hydrotherapy in edema treatment; Whirlpool baths; Sitting and butterfly baths; Opposite baths; Uses and fields of balneotherapy; Showers, baths, gas baths, peloids as external application in balneotherapy; Inhalation, drinking, mineral water as internal application in balneotherapy; Knowledge of sulphate, iron, sulfur, radon, bicarbonate waters and natural mineral spring waters, halotherapy and fluidotherapy as thermomineral applications; Spa, thalassotherapy and climatherapy knowledge; Aquatherapy applications; Spa treatment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Graduates know the history of hydrotherapy and balneotherapy, their purpose of use, and their mechanism of action.
2) Graduates know the systemic effects of hydrotherapy and balneotherapy applications and their effects on edema.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Graduates take necessary security measures during the applications.
2) Graduates have information about hydrotherapy applications such as whirlpool, butterfly, sitting, and opposite baths. When necessary, they perform these applications under the supervision of a physician or physiotherapist.
3) Graduates know the internal and external methods of balneotherapy applications, and they practice their applications.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Graduates distinguish between indicated and contraindicated hydrotherapy and balneotherapy applications.
2) Graduates know about aqua therapy. When it is necessary, she/he performs these applications under the supervision of a physician or physiotherapist.
3) Graduates have information about Thermo mineral applications, halotherapy, and fluidotherapy. When necessary, she/he performs these applications under the supervision of a physician or physiotherapist.
4) Graduates know about thermal spring therapies. When it is necessary, she/he performs these applications under the supervision of a physician or physiotherapist.
5) Graduates have information about SPA, thalassotherapy, and climatotherapy. When necessary, she/he performs these applications under the supervision of a physician or physiotherapist.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course
2)	Introduction to Hydrotherapy and Balneotherapy and History
3)	Physical Properties of Water and Heat and Usage Purposes of Hydrotherapy
4)	Systemic Effects of Hydrotherapy and Edema Küçük Sınav
5)	Whirlpools
6)	Hip / Sitz Baths, Butterfly Baths
7)	Contrast Baths
8)	Midterms
9)	Purposes of Balneotherapy
10)	Balneotherapy External Applications
11)	Balneotherapy Internal Applications
12)	Thermomineral Applications, Halotherapy and Fluidotherapy
13)	Spa, Thalassotherapy and Climatotherapy
14)	Aquatherapy Pools, Equipments and Application Methods
15)	Thermal Spring Therapy
16)	Final Exams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ders notları dersin öğretim elemanı tarafından verilecektir. / Course notes are given by lecturer.

References:

-Isı, Işık ve Hidroterapi, Hülya Harutoğlu, Başar Öztürk, Yonca Zenginler, Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016.
-Geçmişten Günümüze Rehabilitasyonda Balneoterapi ve Hidroterapi, Yasemin Özkan, Akademisyen Kitabevi, 2024.
-Genç, E., & Deveci, S. E. (2023). Suyun Tedavi Amaçlı Kullanımı: Balneoterapi ve Hidroterapi. Bütünleyici Ve Anadolu Tıbbı Dergisi, 4(2), 62-86. https://doi.org/10.53445/batd.1245432

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	7	8	9	10	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) They acquire fundamental, current, and practice-oriented knowledge pertaining to their profession.
2) They acquire knowledge regarding occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality management processes.
3) They follow current developments and practices in their profession and employ them effectively.
4) They make effective use of information technologies related to their profession (such as software, programs, and animations).
5) They possess the ability to independently assess professional problems and issues through an analytical and critical approach, and to propose appropriate solutions.
6) They can effectively present their ideas, at the level of their knowledge and skills, through written and oral communication, and express themselves clearly.
7) They assume responsibility as a member of a team to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field-related practices.
8) They possess awareness regarding career management and lifelong learning.
9) They uphold social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the collection, implementation, and dissemination of data related to their field.
10) They use a foreign language to follow knowledge in their field and to communicate with colleagues.
11) They possess knowledge of physiotherapy methods applicable to relevant disorders.
12) They identify the equipment used in the field of physiotherapy and take the necessary precautions regarding patient and device safety.
13) They perform physiotherapy interventions under the supervision of the relevant specialist.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They acquire fundamental, current, and practice-oriented knowledge pertaining to their profession.	5
2)	They acquire knowledge regarding occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality management processes.
3)	They follow current developments and practices in their profession and employ them effectively.	5
4)	They make effective use of information technologies related to their profession (such as software, programs, and animations).	5
5)	They possess the ability to independently assess professional problems and issues through an analytical and critical approach, and to propose appropriate solutions.	3
6)	They can effectively present their ideas, at the level of their knowledge and skills, through written and oral communication, and express themselves clearly.
7)	They assume responsibility as a member of a team to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field-related practices.
8)	They possess awareness regarding career management and lifelong learning.	4
9)	They uphold social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the collection, implementation, and dissemination of data related to their field.
10)	They use a foreign language to follow knowledge in their field and to communicate with colleagues.
11)	They possess knowledge of physiotherapy methods applicable to relevant disorders.
12)	They identify the equipment used in the field of physiotherapy and take the necessary precautions regarding patient and device safety.	2
13)	They perform physiotherapy interventions under the supervision of the relevant specialist.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Course
Labs
Problem Çözme
Soru cevap/ Tartışma
Uygulama (Modelleme, Tasarım, Maket, Simülasyon, Deney vs.)

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Quizzes	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			76